Government / Ministry News

» Ajit Singh suspends Six AAI Officers for graft

Civil Aviation minister takes tough Stand; Orders Immediate Suspension of Six Senior AAI Officers Following Irregularities in Awarding Airports Ground Handling Contracts ... Read more

» Tourism dept training 250 guides for Mahakumbh in Allahabad

As the Sangam city gears up to receive crores of visitors, including about 60,000  international tourists, the tourism dept would also train policemen, home-guards, porters and vendors in view of Mahakumbh ... Read more

» Aviation FDI approved, Foreign airlines can have 49% stake in Indian carriers

Decision would pave way for much-needed equity infusion into India based airlines passing through acute turbulence as most of them are in dire need of funds for operations ... Read more

» Tourism to be a Major Source of Employment: Tourism Minister

Addressing the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, Pusa in New Delhi today, Sahai says tourism provides employment to 78 people per lakh ... Read more

» Karnataka Govt. approves Rs. 100 Crore for tourism development

Construction of Yatri Nivas at 23 places, restoration of historical forts and monuments, development of saint-poet Kanakadasa’s birthplace, installation of information kiosks on cards ... Read more

» Himachal Pradesh plans international airport to tap high-end inbound tourist

The state government has identified three sites at Kandaghat in Solan district and Nadaun in Hamirpur district ... Read more

» New panel to decide eco-tourism guidelines in core areas within 10 days

Panel formation comes on the back of MoEF commitment to the Supreme Court that it would review its proposed norms on eco-tourism and get back to the SC with a final version by September 29 ... Read more

» Air India records a cash surplus of 48 crore in April-July, 2012

The cash flow rose mainly with revenue on domestic network increasing by 33% in April to August to Rs 2,119 crore, up by Rs 531crore from the same period in the previous year ... Read more

» PM praises Kerala for its tourism initiatives

Because of its breathtaking natural beauty, rich culture heritage, magnificent cuisine and warm and friendly people, Kerala has carved a niche for itself in the world of tourism says PM ... Read more

» Himachal Pradesh Govt to open hotel management institute in Kullu-Manali

To feed hospitality industry with professional manpower in the state by spending Rs 12.5 crore for the Institute ... Read more

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